Where has this week gone? It’s been a crazy week in the Frugal Rules home. My lovely wife decided it was time to start a potty training “Bootcamp” with our three year-old. So, we get the pleasure of running into the bathroom every two minutes. As if that was not enough fun, our ten month-old started standing up this week, which is great! However, his brother and sister have taken it upon themselves to create a new game…let’s see who can knock him over first! Unfortunately, our youngest does not view said game which much excitement. So, as you can imagine, this leads to just a BIT of nuttiness.
Just to give everyone a heads up, you’ll definitely want to come back on Monday. I am taking part in co-hosting an AWESOME giveaway that begins then. You’ll definitely want visit on Monday to find out what we’re giving away. I can’t say exactly what it is, but it’s one “i” would want under my Christmas tree! Speaking of giveaways…don’t forget about the $100 Cash/Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!
There have been some great blog posts in the blogosphere this week. I still have not come down on a hard number to keep my list to, but it’s my blog, so I can do what I want…right?!? If you have the time, read some of these nice blog posts this weekend. Have a great weekend everyone!
How to Eat Right on a Budget + Giveaway on One Smart Dollar
That Christmas Time of Year on See Debt Run
Are You Making Financial Headway on Midlife Finance
Flash Savings Update, Week # 3 on Mom’s Plans
Little House in Guatemala, Week 5 on Reach Financial Independence
All I Want For Christmas Is… on Pelican On Money
Tracking Expenses: A Budget’s Foundation on The Frugal Path
How to Save Money: Using Cash Envelopes on I Heart Budgets
Overcoming My Biggest Fear… of Public Speaking on Fearless Men
Conflict Resolution Process on Buck Inspire
Do Your Purchases Reflect Your Values on Eyes On The Dollar
Optimizing Images For Your Blog on Modest Money
What to Get Your Husband For Christmas – Ideas For Every Budget on Work Save Live
My Favorite Childhood Christmas Memories on Plunged In Debt
November 2012 Canadian Budget Binder Budget Update on Canadian Budget Binder
Putting Cyber Monday Into Perspective – Infographic on Debt RoundUp
10 Things I Learned From Working at Pizza Hut on Young Adult Money
Plumping Our Family Coffers With an Itty-Bitty Gold Unicorn on Broke-Ass Mommy
Why Do You Blog? On Living Debt Free Rocks
Guest Posts
Worry Free Holiday Shopping on Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance
Odd Search Terms
How do I change my life…I have enough problems of my own.
Frugal not working…sounds like you’re doing something wrong then.
How do I sacrifice my family…Uh, I can recommend a good prison
How is the food different than what wealthy people buy…You got me there
How to get money from rich people to pay off your debt…extortion, blackmail, theft…I kid, I kid!
Government more frugal with money…Last I checked, printing off money like a Kinko’s is NOT frugal
Eat my scot in toilet…That’s just nasty!
Carnivals and Mentions
It was another great week for Frugal Rules in the blogosphere. I am always humbled to compile this list and see all the mentions I’ve received. Thanks to everyone who shared or mentioned my blog posts this week. The highlight of the week was the mention by The Simple Dollar and being mentioned by Kiplinger. If I missed you, please shoot me a message and I’ll take care of it next week.
Great Home Buying and Mortgage Advice From Around the Web on Kiplinger
The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Organized Life Edition on The Simple Dollar
The Wealth Builder Carnival #102 on My Wealth Builder
Baby Boomers Blog Carnival #168 on Baby Boomers U.S.
Carnival of Money Pros on Vanessa’s Money
Yakezie Carnival on My Family Finances
Y & T’s Weekend Ramblings on Young and Thrifty
The Money Mail Carnival #4 on The Money Mail
Tax Carnival Ecstasy – November 29, 2012 on 2009 Taxes
Nerdy Finance #17 on The Nerd Wallet
Stock Carnival Ecstasy on Fast Swings
Weekly Personal Finance Blog RoundUp – November 30, 2012 on Debt RoundUp
Finance Fox Weekend Recap – 3 Weeks til Christmas on Finance Fox
Stress Cant’ Stop LinkLuv on Pelican On Money
Mr. CBB’s Weekly Blog Post Picks Nov 30, 2012 Bring on the Eggnog on Canadian Budget Binder
Fearless Men’s Weekly Round-Up November 29, 2012 on Fearless Men
It’s the Weekend, You Say? Weekly Round Up Time Then on Broke-Ass Mommy
Great Reads of the Month on Frugal Habits
Friday’s Fork in the Path: My Second Month Recap on The Frugal Path
Sunday High Fives on Living Debt Free Rocks
Friday Recap, A Panoramic View and a Blogging Tip on Reach Financial Independence
Friends of the Family: Thanksgiving Weekend Edition on The Family Finances
Ghosts of Personal Financial Bloggers Past on My Money Design
Catchy Tune on Free At 33
Personal Finance Week in Review #40 on Work Save Live
End of December 2012 Exclusive Cash Giveaway and Favorite Posts on Modest Money
Quick Hits and Weekend Reading on Young Adult Money
Can’t Take My Eyes Off These Blogs #16 – Hackers Suck Edition on Eyes on The Dollar
Personal Finance Week in Review for December 1 on One Smart Dollar
Photo courtesy of: Mef Felles
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“How do I sacrifice my family” YIKES! That’s terrible.
Thanks for the mention, John, and for all the tweets as well. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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I know, right?
Not a problem DC, you have a good one as well!
Thanks so much John, you’re pretty great. Poor kid is going to be one tough cookie fighting back against 2 siblings
Good luck with potty training!
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Not a problem Catherine. You’re not so bad yourself.
I know he is. Although he’s the biggest of the bunch, so once he gets to walking I have a feeling they’ll pay for their actions.
Thanks for the inclusion!
Have a great weekend.
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Not a problem, you as well Eddie.
Thanks for including my guest post at Eyes on the Dollar! I start potty training boot camp for my three year old on Monday after a weekend of Christmas get togethers. I`ll be thinking of you when wiping up accidents knowing we`re in it together.
Mandy @MoneyMasterMom recently posted..Our Family Expenses for November 2012
Not a problem Mandy! Ah, potty training bootcamp…loads of fun.
Wow you were definitely mentioned EVERYWHERE this week!
Michelle recently posted..Avoiding Lifestyle Inflation
Thanks! It was nice.
Thanks for including my post. Good luck with the potty training!
K.K. @ Living Debt Free Rocks! recently posted..My Weekly T.G.I.F.
Not a problem K.K. Thanks, we need it!
Love the seach terms. I cannot believe that Christmas is in two weeks! Have a great weekend!
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I know, they’re always crazy. You have a nice one as well Holly.
Thanks for including my post here John. Have a wonderful weekend!
Veronica @ Pelican on Money recently posted..Ask the Readers: What Could You Not Live Without?
Not a problem Veronica! You have a good one as well.
Thanks for the mentions John, it is much appreciated. I was good reading your post until I got to the last search term and it threw me for a loop. I don’t even know what to say about that nasty search term. Better yet, how did they get to you?
Grayson @ Debt RoundUp recently posted..Weekly Personal Finance Blog RoundUp – 12/7/2012
Not a problem Grayson. I wish I knew how they got to me, because I’ve never written about anything like that.
Thanks for the mention, John!!.. Great to be included in such great company!
We have been through multiple rounds on the potty training boot camp!.. Good luck to you on that one!
jefferson @SeeDebtRun recently posted..Home Depot Trouble — An Overdue Update
Not a problem Jefferson! Thanks for the well wishes, I just hope it’s over soon.
Potty training and standing up? Wow some big milestones! Mine is sitting up and has signs of two bottom teeth erupting. Thanks for including me!
Buck Inspire recently posted..8th Annual Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show Announces 2013 Headline Speakers
I know. Not to mention that the one standing up now is also teething, so it makes for some fun times.
Good luck with the potty training. Remember, patience is a virtue. Hope you have a great weekend.
Miss T @ Prairie Eco-Thrifter recently posted..Saving Your Pennies For A Rainy Day
Thanks Miss T. Patience is something I am still growing in.
Ah yes, potty training – a very athletic event for parents.
Marie at Family MoneyValues recently posted..Best of the Past
Yes it is Marie. It’s like a 40 yard dash every 90 seconds.
I can’t even start to list all the mean things I did to my little sister, poor little one, so proud to stand and his siblings knocking him down. I wonder how different kids turn out depending on their number in the family. Thanks for the mention!
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I know, I was pretty mean to mine as well. He’s the last one, so it’ll be interesting to see how he turns out.
Lol, oh potty training — I’m SO GLAD that my girls are past that stage. They both handled it pretty well, but man, havings kids is a whoel lot awesomer when diapers and potty training are over!
TB at BluecollarWorkman recently posted..The Great Hammer Thief
I know, I was so glad when our oldest finished. It’ll be great on the budget when they get out of those diapers.
Search terms make you wonder. I’d love to find out how to get wealthy people to pay my bills too! Thanks for mentioning Mandy’s guest post!
Kim@Eyesonthedollar recently posted..December Goals
I know, if I could find someone to do that’s for me it would be great!
I haven’t started the whole potty training thing yet with my daughter but it’s going to happen soon. I am dreading the whole process…
Mackenzie recently posted..Our Tree is Fake…So What?
It’s ok once they get started. I won’t lie, those first few days can be rough…don’t plan on doing anything else.
Sounds like your life is super busy with the kids. Potty training doesn’t sound like so much fun. I can’t wait until we have a kid I’ll be coming to all you guys for advice lol… Thanks for including my post mate. Have a good weekend. Mr.CBB
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If you only knew the half of it Mr. CBB. Each child is different and you get the fun of teaching them that they don’t HAVE to go every 60 seconds.
Good luck with the potty training! It sucks, but it’s worth it. I can’t believe it’s only two weeks. Not. At all. Prepared. Thanks for all the reading, too! Have had a crazy week and need to catch up!
femmefrugality recently posted..Seven Springs Discounts: How to Make Them Apply to Your Local Resort
Thanks. It is worth it, especially to lighten the load of diapers on the budget. We’re getting prepared, slowly but surely.
Aww, your poor little munchkin. Lexi has an older five-year-old cousin that tries to haul her around like a rag doll, they get into these fist fights as Lexi squirms to break free! Two clashing Leo’s, sigh. Thank you kindly for the inclusion. The time before Christmas is evaporating, yikes.
Jennifer Lynn @ Broke-Ass Mommy recently posted..The Vagaries of Life
I know. BUT, he’s the biggest of the bunch, so something tells me when he gets his sea legs about him he’ll get payback. Yes, time is slipping through our fingers.
Thanks for the mention!
John recently posted..4 Great Christmas Gift Ideas For Men
Not a problem John!
Eat my scot in toilet?? What is that all about?
As for the number of posts in your list, it is your blog so you can have as many or as few articles as you like! I personally try and only link to the best of the week so that people actually read them, but you will definitely get more link love by listing lots of other peoples blogs.
Don’t know if you have got my emails about the e-book or not? Let me know if you haven’t.
Hope you are having a great weekend and I am looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us on Monday!
Glen @ Monster Piggy Bank recently posted..MPB – Pool Room Posts #7
I know Glen, that one took me aback some.
It looks like your emails got caught in my spam folder. I’ll take a look at them over the weekend and get back to you ASAP. Sorry about that.
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Good luck with your kids John. At least they’re not sending each other to the ER room. I did that once to my sister when I was about 4, was not a fun night. She’s alright, just needed some stitches. Thanks for the mention and have a great weekend.
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Thanks. Wow, sending to the ER. Thankfully we’ve not had that yet. My Dad and his brother did that to each other numerous times while growing up. You have a good weekend as well Justin.
Those search terms are hilarious…..How do I sacrifice my children???? Ummm…..scary!
Nurse Frugal recently posted..Belated Friday
I know, just a BIT on the crazy side.
Good luck with the potty training!
My Money Design recently posted..Figuring Out the Operational Cost for Santa’s Christmas Presents
Thanks MMD. We need it!
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You are getting an INSANE number of comments on your posts these days!!
Savvy Scot recently posted..Change Your Life – Step 8 Become Better with Money
Another top round up, cheers!!!
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Not a problem!
Thanks for the mention!
I feel your pain as we are in the midst of potty training our 2.5 year old. Saying, “I have to go potty” seems to be her favorite technique now to delay nap time and bed time.
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No problem Melissa.
Oh, I am all too familiar with that stalling tactic. Ours is “I do go” “I do go”. Funny the things little ones will use to put off sleep.
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